Creative Storytelling with Children at Risk
Author | : Sue Jennings |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 127 |
Release | : 2017-06-14 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781351705318 |
ISBN-13 | : 1351705318 |
Rating | : 4/5 (318 Downloads) |
Download or read book Creative Storytelling with Children at Risk written by Sue Jennings and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-06-14 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition is fully updated and addresses ways in which we can apply stories and storytelling with children who are troubled. Stories can empower children to take action and ask for help, including help with changes and life-plans. Stories provide a secure structure with endings and closure. The book develops the following topics: Stories for assessment Stories for understanding emotions Stories for exploring the senses Stories for managing loss Stories for ritual and drama There are new and revised stories, in particular addressing trauma and abuse. This book is written for all those people with the welfare of children as their priority.